The grave is still the best shelter against the storms of destiny.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Death provides the only absolute peace from life's struggles.
- In plain terms
- Only death stops the troubles of life.
- What can you take from it?
- Death is the ultimate end to suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does death provide?
- Is there no peace in life?
Another view
Many cultures believe death is not the end of consciousness.
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